Tag: FIFA
After night always comes dawn: Ronaldo speaks after FIFA snub
Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed FIFA event at the Teatro all Scala in Milan, Italy on Monday night,…
“I have done nothing,” Siasia appeals to FIFA, CAS
Former Super Eagles’ Chief Coach Samson Siasia on Wednesday in Abuja said he has appealed against the life ban slammed…
FIFA plans You Tube exposure for African teams
FIFA have announced that the opening World Cup qualifying matches of some lesser-known African teams would be live-streamed on its…
FIFA slams life ban on Samson Siasia , fined $50,000
FIFA has slammed a life ban on former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia. In addition, he has been fined $50,000 for…
Why City escaped transfer ban despite being found guilty
Manchester City have escaped a transfer ban despite being found guilty of breaking rules on signing young players, unlike the…
FIFA inspects facilities at Akpabio stadium
A delegation of the world football governing body, FIFA, on Wednesday, visited Akwa Ibom to inspect facilities at the Godswill…
FIFA: Checkout nominees for Best Men’s Player, Best Men’s Coach
FIFA on Wednesday released the list of the ten nominees for the Best Men's player
CAF, FIFA sign partnership MoU
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA have signed a memorandum of understanding to create what CAF chief Ahmad…
African football: Infantino rejects ‘colonialism’ criticism
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has rejected comments that the global soccer body has taken a “colonialist” attitude towards African football…
FIFA introduces stricter punishment for racist behaviour
FIFA is doubling its minimum ban for racist incidents to 10 games and will allow players to make victim statements…
Afghan abuse scandal: Infantino rejects criticism of FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday strongly rejected criticism of the global ruling body’s handling of the sexual abuse scandal…
FIFA defends VAR ahead of World Cup quarter-finals
FIFA on Wednesday defended its VAR review system, saying referees had reached a 98% accuracy rate in decision-making during the…
Qatar 2022: Cafu unveiled as SC Ambassador
The Qatar World Cup 2022 organisers on Friday in the Brazilian city of Sao Paolo unveiled two-times FIFA World Cup…
FIFA pressures Iran to allow women access to matches
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has ramped up the pressure on Iran to ensure local female football fans are allowed to…
Corruption Scandal: FIFA takes over running of CAF
A drastic and dramatic overhaul of African football is expected to be announced on Thursday, the eve of the kickoff…